Summer Break!

As school lets out for the summer, it's important to celebrate the accomplishments that have occurred academically and beyond. In addition, the start of summer offers a terrific opportunity to tend to priorities that may have fallen to the "back burner" over the school year. (Re)Invest in positive relationships- Relationships deserve consistent attention to remain healthy, happy and satisfying. Honest and thoughtful communications can lead to thriving relationships with friends, family members, and significant others. Who are you due to call or write? (Re)Engage in a hobby- Interested in painting, auto mechanics, or gardening? Summer offers a great opportunity to try out, or work on developing, a specific sport, craft, outdoor activity or other stimulating interest. Give back- Make service a priority for you and your family. Plan to help out at a one-time event, or consider giving weekly to meet a local need. Visit ERYC's website for a list of member agencies, volunteer needs, and a Resource Directory for ideas on local agencies in need.

National Cancer Survivors Day- June 2 Register for the LG triathalon in honor of Laura Genelin, local cancer victim, on July 13. Click HERE for more info. World Environment Day- June 5 Celebrate the environment by volunteering with Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability and clean up the new open space in Minturn. Click HERE for more info. World Blood Donor Day- June 14 Be one of 93 million donations a year! 2020 is the target year for all countries to obtain 100% of blood supplies from voluntary unpaid donors. First Day of Summer- June 21 Check out a list of fun summer activities HERE. National HIV Testing Day- June 27 Visit Red Ribbon Project for information and free testing dates, times and locations.

Enjoy a beautiful and safe start of your summer,

~ Michelle Hartel Stecher, Executive Director

Avon Police Department Bright Future Foundation CMC- Upward Bound Colorado West Regional Mental

Early Childhood Partners

Early Childhood Partners (ECP) aims to increase quality in all early childhood environments with a focus on improving social and emotional skills in children, teachers, caregivers, and families. The ECP team is able to bring the most current information on what is considered best practice for children birth to 5 years old to teachers and parents in our community. In 2006, ECP began offering parenting classes using the Incredible Years Parenting class series and have since impacted hundreds of parents, providing them with tools for the tremendously important job they do raising happy and healthy children. Our newest initiative is in family leadership. We are finishing out our inaugural class the Family Leadershi p Training Institute (FLTI), a series of 20 sessions on leadership training, civic literacy, and civic participatio n skills. FLT I is based on the premise that family members are the best advocates for children, families, and their communities. Community leaders, including parents, youth, and family members, can be extraordinarily effective when they speak out on issues and inform policymakers, the media, and the

Health Inc. CSU Extension Eagle County Prevention Committee Eagle County Schools Eagle Valley Alliance For Sustainability Eagle Valley Library District Early Childhood Partners Girl Scouts of Colorado The Literacy Project Red Ribbon Project Samaritan Center of the Rockies SpeakUp ReachOut, Suicide Prevention Coalition of Eagle Valley Starting Hearts SOS Ourtreach Vail International Hockey Vail Valley Salvation Army Walking Mountains Women's Empowerment Workshop The Youth Foundation 1st Bank

Eagle River Youth Coalition and Family Leadership Training Institute The Eagle River Youth Coalition is working with Family Leadership Training Institute participant James Wilkins to administer a parent perception survey to parents of local 6th through 12th grade students. Please click the survey link below to complete.
English Survey Spanish Survey

Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability EVAS is need of volunteers for local 'Zero Waste' events. Become part of the increasing movement to educate the public about the importance of waste diversion. Individuals and groups are needed to staff stations at Vail Farmers' Markets. Volunteer and $25 will be donated to the local non-profit of your choice. Volunteers will learn about environmental stewardship, while performing a valuable

community. Graduation of this inaugural class will be June 17th, 5:30 at Colorado Mtn College if you are interested in seeing this impressive group of family leaders. The opportunity to participate in this training will again be offered to 25 participants who will be selected based on their availability and readiness to become effective change agents on behalf of children, youth and families. Look for applications for the next class in the fall. Class will begin in January 2014. Further questions about the work of Early Childhood Partners? Visit our website at www.ecpartners.org or find us on Facebook.

service and interacting with the public. Receive training & a t-shirt! Date: Every Sunday June 16th thru Sept. 22nd Time: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm For questions and to reserve your spot email Melissa, or call 970)827-9999 The Literacy Project/ Eagle Valley Library District Reading Buddies Program begins in June in Eagle, Gypsum and Avon. This program is for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders, middle school students and high school students. If you know a student who will be entering 9th through 12th grade in the fall, we would love to have them volunteer in one of our summer programs, either as a regular Big Buddy or as a sub. Avon Reading Buddies: Wednesdays, June 12 - July 31, 4:30-5:30pm Eagle Reading Buddies: Wednesdays, June 5 - July 31, 10:30am11:30am. No meeting on July 3 Gypsum Reading Buddies: Thursdays, June 20 - August 1, 10:30am-11:30am. No meeting on July 4 For programs in Eagle or Gypsum: email Kira For programs in Avon: email Sloan Click HERE for applications or visit your local library The Literacy Project The Literacy Project will be hosting a Summer Math Enrichment class for students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th grade on Fridays between Dates: June 7 and July 19 Time: 10:15am-11:45am Location: Gypsum Public Library. For more info: Email Kira Bright Future Foundation BFF's Buddy Mentors program is always looking to recruit Senior Buddies. If you or someone you know is nterested in mentoring a youth in the community. Please email Natalie

May Youth Leader Spotlight: Rocio Martinez

Do unto others as you would have them do unto to you. If you know Rocio Martinez, you understand how the Golden Rule fits Martinez's personality seamlessly. Martinez, a senior at Battle Mountain High School, shines as a helper and a doer who serves this community, her community, by way of treating others well and through volunteerism. Recently, the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey was administered to over 2,300 local 7th-12th grade students, and reported that over 70% of the local youth are involved in extracurricular activities. Martinez is one of them. Martinez has participated in The Youth Foundation's programs for over six years, including as a Community Coach mentor for younger children. "Rocio leads by example and gives her all while working with children," Mike Santambrogio of The Youth Foundation explains. Santambrogio continues, "She goes above and beyond and is one of the most kind, caring and dedicated young women." Full article available online

PowHER Up For Success Luncheon: Benefitting the Youth Foundation's Girl PowHer program
The Youth Foundation is hosting the second annual PowHER Up for Success luncheon and fashion show, featuring and benefiting Girl PowHER program participants. The luncheon will celebrate the girls' accomplishments, engaging in experiences and tools necessary to support their success. Please join us for this opportunity for the girls and successful women, like yourself, to enjoy a fun afternoon of empowerment! Attention Girls: Polish your interviewing skills with local business women around the valley and learn how to use your strengths to capture the perfect job! Plus, leave with a professional outfit and fashion tips for that important interview! Date: Thursday, June 6, 2013 Time: 12pm Registration: 12:30pm Fashion Show Location: Maya Restaurant at the Westin Riverfront Registration: Available online

P.O. Box 4613 Edwards, CO 81632 (970) 949.9250 eagleyouth.org

Women's EMPOWERMEN T Workshop pres ents: Chrysalis Circle for Girls

Hiking, rafting, rock climbing ,yoga, self-care, stress relief and communication skills. For girls 6th through 12th grade. $450 before June 7th, then $500. Family discounts available. Limited group size. Reserve your place today! Call 970-3285472 or email Susie@womenempower.us. Visit www.womenempowerment to learn more.

Chrysalis Circle for Girls Date: June 17-22, 2013 Time: 9am to 5pm Location: Eloheh Ranch, Eagle "Chrysalis Circle helped me become aware of who I am and how I want to be as a person."

8th Annual Youth Foundation Golf Classic

Benefiting educatio n programs that reach over 3,000 children every week right here in Eagle County. We hope you will consider purchasing a foursome and joining us to kick off the summer season and support the education and success of our local youth! Date: Monday, June 17, 2013 Location: Red Sky Golf Club Information: Contact Lawson Mischer at 970-748-5988 or via email Registration: Available online

Benefit: Avon Summer Carnival

What: Carnival benefiting Battle Mountain High School FBLA, Bright Future's Buddy Mentor Program, and Samaritan Center of the Rockies. Tickets are available at the Avon Police Dept., Vail Police Dept., Bright Future Foundation in Avon, Samaritan Center in Edwards, and Marco's in Edwards. Date: June 6th-9th Location: Just East of City Market Cost: $20 for an unlimited ride pass For more info: call (970)-763-7212

Eagle Valley Library District: Children's Summer Reading Kickoff Party

What: Take a walk on the child side with children's singer/songwriter Eddie Coker as he returns for a second year to kick off the Eagle Valley Library District's 2013 Summer Reading Program, "Dig into Reading." Eddie's high-energy program will excite your kids and give them something silly and original to sing! So if you see only one opera singer sporting a neon wig and singing about an octopus this year, make it Eddie Coker. Your kids won't be snoring during this show! Dates: Eagle Public Library: Tuesday, June 4, 1:00 pm; Gypsum Public Library: Tuesday, June 4, 3:00 pm Avon Public Library: Wednesday, June 5, 1:00 pm

Training Opportunities
Good to Great Boards: Getting the Right People on Your Board How do new members get recruited to your board of directors? Is a faithful volunteer offered a board position as a type of reward or promotion? Is a nominating committee hastily formed and members scramble to find willing candidates to fill open positions? This workshop will inspire you to rethink your entire board recruitment process, guide you through the board building cycle, and provide ready-touse templates so you can get started right away. Time will be devoted for participants to define their "ideal board member" and begin to draft a customized board recruitment plan for their organizations. Date: Thursday, June 6th Time: 1-5pm Location: Miller Ranch

Development Corner
Grant opportunity: CoBiz Cares Foundation The Foundation's focus area is selected by employees in an annual community involvement survey. 2013's focus areas are as follows: Youth Development, Shelter and Crisis Services: organizations that shelter, nurture and develop youth. Include group homes, shelters and orphanages; camps and youth ranches serving the needs of at-risk children; or recreation and youth service organizations Children's and Family Services: child care, adoption, foster care, family counseling, parenting education, or other advocacy child welfare services that strengthen families and promote the well-being of Use our newsletter. It's a bright idea!

Remember Deadline for July newsletter submissions: Wednesday, June 21st, 2013 Email: Lucy Cummings

Community Center, Edwards Cost: Free for ERYC members, $20 for VVP members Questions?: Please contact Rebekah Cardonsky at (303) 832-5710 ext. 219 or email Rebekah

children Food Banks, Food Pantries and Food Distribution Grants will be in the amount of $5,000 or less. Next Application due date: 07/03/13 Grant Award Date: 10/16/13 Questions?: Email Marcia Sandoval or call 720-2645512

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